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### Question: What causes Eclampsia?
### Response: The cause of eclampsia is not well understood. Researchers believe the following may play a role:
Blood vessels Brain and nervous system (neurological) factors Diet Genes
However, no theories have yet been proven.
Eclampsia follows preeclampsia, a serious complication of pregnancy that includes high blood pressure and excess and rapid weight gain.
It is difficult to predict which women with preeclampsia will go on to have seizures.